Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Care for our community, and your career.

Under the direct supervision of Occupational Therapist, treats patients, residents, and/or registrants using exercises, Occupational Therapy modalities, and training techniques for functional activities.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement :

SKH - Graduation from a Occupational Therapy education program. Successful completion of all Occupational Therapy Assistant student internships. SMC - Graduation from an associates degree program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Minimum Experience Requirement :

Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with the varied age groups to which service is provided.

Minimum License Requirement :

New York State registration. CPR certification. SKH - New York State certification required for all if graduation date is 2003 or after.

Physical Requirement/Working Conditions :

Contact with communicable diseases. Exposure to body fluids, blood borne pathogens and infectious waste material. Risk of physical injury from lifting; the potential for electrical to thermal injury; the potential for exposure to toxic substances. Frequent walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, and light/medium lifting. Occasional heavy lifting with assistance. External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.  

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Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.